PRE & POST CRUISE

PILGRIMAGE DESTINATIONS

LONDON & PARIS

DAY

1

Arrive into London and be met by your driver for the transfer to your hotel. On arrival check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in London.

DAY

2

A full day of leisure to explore London. Tickets for the Original Sightseeing Tour bus are included, allowing you the freedom to travel around the city and see all of the best sights. Why not stop at Buckingham Palace to watch the famous Changing of the Guard, or discover the excitement of Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and Covent Garden. Alternatively, head to London’s famous shopping area of Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street. There is plenty to do! Overnight in London.

DAY

3

Today you can travel to Bicester Shopping Village independently to take advantage of the excellent shopping! Return transfers to Marylebone train station are included, allowing you to take the train to Bicester and then a shuttle bus directly to Bicester Village ome to the best known brands. Return to the city in the evening, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in London.

DAY

4

Depart the hotel this morning and head out of the city to Windsor Castle. Known worldwide as one of the Queen’s favourite residences, this imposing and majestic castle, set amongst acres of beautiful gardens is definitely worth seeing. Visit the magnificent State Apartments and St George’s Chapel, which is the resting place of several famous British monarchs, such as Charles I and Henry VIII. From the castle, transfer back to the city for lunch before enjoying a ‘flight’ on the London Eye – the best way to capture a bird’s eye view of London! There is free time afterwards before dinner. Overnight in London.

DAY

5

Transfer from your hotel to St Pancras International this morning, to take the Eurostar to the heart of Paris. On arrival into Paris, meet the coach and head to your hotel. Once check in is complete, you have free time to discover this incredible city independently. Overnight in Paris.

DAY

6

A day of leisure to take in the sights of Paris. One of the best ways to see the city is by boat, so head to the Seine and enjoy a relaxing cruise – look out for Notre Dame Cathedral, Pont Neuf, Pont des Arts with its thousands of padlocks attached, the Louvre and of course the Eiffel Tower! Why not also take a walk along the Champs Elysees and soak up the Parisian culture on the way to the stunning Arc de Triomphe? Overnight in Paris.

DAY

7

A real treat awaits you today as you leave the city behind and travel out to the Palace of Versailles. This triumph of 17th and 18th Century French art has an incredibly rich history, not least for being the home of one of France’s most fascinating figures – Marie Antoinette. Visit the Grand Apartments, Hall of Mirrors and the extensive gardens. From here, transfer back to Paris for lunch before visiting the Eiffel Tower. From the 2nd level of this magnificent structure you will be able to see the whole of the city! There will be some free time after the visit before dinner. Overnight in Paris.

DAY

8

Take a leisurely breakfast and check out of the hotel. Free time until the transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport.